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amgsl55
Sep 28, 2012 9:16 pm
jeffheath
jeffheath
22 September 2012

Replacing toilet with earthenware waste

Replacing toilet with earthenware waste

I assume the toilet is on an exterior wall. If so dig down to the branch on the main sewer line. Remove the branch and replace with SWV pipe (PVC). Please note: this work…

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jeffheath
Sep 22, 2012 6:39 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 August 2012

Affixing accessories

Affixing accessories

I believe the way most masonry fittings work is they expand inside the masonry, as the green plug does when you put a screw into it, and that expansion can…

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Stewie D
Aug 21, 2012 10:18 am
toothymum
toothymum
28 July 2012

Toilet Suite

Toilet Suite

This is great to know PHL; Thanks!

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toothymum
Jul 28, 2012 7:25 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
20 July 2012

Hobless Shower...Looking for previous poster / thread

Hobless Shower...Looking for previous poster / thread

Hey hey ......... Found it :D http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=49873 P_D

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Pepsi_Drinker
Jul 20, 2012 12:37 am
Pepsi_Drinker
Matt+Jo
Matt+Jo
11 July 2012

Position of shower rail

Position of shower rail

We are looking at having a similar setup in our ensuite, and this is exactly what I was afraid of! I want to be able to stipulate exactly how it all sits... goodluck…

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Matt+Jo
Jul 11, 2012 11:14 pm
Matt+Jo
brannis
brannis
15 June 2012

Bathroom Blues!

Bathroom Blues!

I think this is a kinda cute bathroom, but I can see how this style is not for everyone. It seems like there's a lot going on in this picture - perhaps go for minimal and…

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brannis
Jun 15, 2012 3:00 am
CluelessOne
CluelessOne
3 May 2012

Design ANY ensuite/bathroom you like!

Design ANY ensuite/bathroom you like!

Hi all, I know there are a few threads from people seeking assistance on renovations and layouts of existing bathrooms/ensuites, but I am in the enviable (although it…

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CluelessOne
May 03, 2012 5:25 pm
* jas *
* jas *
9 April 2012

Rectangular Bath Spout

Rectangular Bath Spout

I was looking at this the other day, it's very nice. When we were in a plumbing shop last week the guy was saying that some spouts now have round part that screws on the…

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* jas *
Apr 09, 2012 11:15 pm
indi
indi
9 April 2012

Bathroom design guru's help and advice please

Bathroom design guru's help and advice please

Can you move the toilet to the top right behind a full wall? Bath where it is, shower in bottom left and vanity on bottom wall? That way you would be walking in through…

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indi
Apr 09, 2012 4:51 pm
kexkez
kexkez
3 April 2012

What types of Decor do you use in your bathroom - Mirrors?

What types of Decor do you use in your bathroom - Mirrors?

In our first home we had a large plain mirror on a side wall as well as a cabinet wiht mirrors front and open shelving. IN our second house we loved the cabinet so much…

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kexkez
Apr 03, 2012 7:14 pm
kexkez
kdgirl
kdgirl
27 March 2012

Bathroom Renovation Help

Bathroom Renovation Help

Definitely go full height

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kdgirl
Mar 27, 2012 5:58 am
McReidy
McReidy
29 February 2012

Bathroom renovation - a beginners guide (Warning Pic Heavy)

Bathroom renovation - a beginners guide (Warning Pic Heavy)

Had the plumber in tonight and had all the pipes relocated, very exciting stuff. Best part was there were no nasty surprises or deviations from the original plan. The…

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McReidy
Feb 29, 2012 8:28 pm
McReidy
Mclaren
Mclaren
28 February 2012

Stuck on a bathroom colour/theme, opinions and ideas please!

Stuck on a bathroom colour/theme, opinions and ideas please!

I don't think it looks cramped ... looks in proportion to me and you will so love it! White top and cupboards with it will be ::kissed::

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Mclaren
Feb 28, 2012 1:37 pm
Mclaren
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
22 February 2012

Bathroom slab - do I need to remove it??

Bathroom slab - do I need to remove it??

It could be done either way but really depends on your plumbing and where its coming from in the room. Very hard to give you an exact answer without all the info.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Feb 22, 2012 4:41 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Stewie D
Stewie D
10 February 2012

Bath Overflow & drainage

Bath Overflow & drainage

Well your guy is correct, the others are just turning a blind eye to it really. If you have a three year old then yeah , definitely put in a drain - you should see our…

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Stewie D
Feb 10, 2012 11:51 am
vvs mand
vvs mand
29 January 2012

Help removing an old tap

Help removing an old tap

The simplest way is to simply turn the handle in anti-clockwise direction using a pair of stilsons or footprints. The spindle will snap and the handle will break off. Then…

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vvs mand
Jan 29, 2012 10:08 am
Lee75
Lee75
26 January 2012

Bathroom Renovation Questions - Adelaide

Bathroom Renovation Questions - Adelaide

We did up a bathroom recently in asdelaide and here is what we spent: Shower screen $600 semi frameless Bath $500 Tiles $400 Toilet $300 Vanity with stone top $800 Mirror…

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Lee75
Jan 26, 2012 7:13 am
Ashkate
Ashkate
20 December 2011

Bathroom mirror help!!..

Bathroom mirror help!!..

Yes I know that what I said... I dont know.. Guess I need to try and get down and it all for myself.. Thanks for the picture.. Love you colours!!

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Ashkate
Dec 20, 2011 11:11 am
Ashkate
Casa2
Casa2
5 November 2011

To Jolley or not?

To Jolley or not?

I thought it was cheaper to use angles than mitre cut tiles.

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Casa2
Nov 05, 2011 9:04 pm
Fitzyplumber
Fitzyplumber
15 October 2011

Screeding, before or after cabinetry ?

Screeding, before or after cabinetry ?

Yeah good if it is a good builder its not on, they should tile under it i know it saves on tiles etc etc but i know it would not sit with me!!!!

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Fitzyplumber
Oct 15, 2011 9:44 pm
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Starz
Aug 31, 2011 8:19 pm
Starz
Testedbytime
Testedbytime
22 August 2011

Mirrors that rest on tiles

Mirrors that rest on tiles

Thanks alt. I've been quoted for frameless mirrors and packing out. But even when they pack it out they can't guarantee it will be flush with tiles along the whole…

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Testedbytime
Aug 22, 2011 4:10 pm
belveder
belveder
21 August 2011

Bathroom extractor fan

Bathroom extractor fan

Thanks for that

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belveder
Aug 21, 2011 7:16 pm
belc
belc
12 August 2011

Gap under vanity kick plate

Gap under vanity kick plate

Do you have a picture Kyton?

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belc
Aug 12, 2011 11:57 am
Bam
Bam
11 August 2011

Hand Vs Rail Shower - Methven Satin Jet kiri

Hand Vs Rail Shower - Methven Satin Jet kiri

We opted to buy them without the rail as we bought the wall shower as well and thought it would look too busy We also bought the matching mixer and were impressed by its…

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Bam
Aug 11, 2011 10:40 pm
Bam
megg
megg
10 August 2011

Satin jet shower rail by Methven. Which one?

Satin jet shower rail by Methven. Which one?

Hi, Here is a link to the technology page from the Methven site. http://www.methven.com/au/innovations/satinjet/ Maybe I should contact Methven and asked to put on the…

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megg
Aug 10, 2011 4:25 pm
megg
Jervisbay
Jervisbay
2 August 2011

Shower door handles

Shower door handles

Ours look like these ones and are installed on semi-frameless shower screens: http://www.hotfrog.co.uk/Companies/PS-G ... -Set-46256 Hope this helps.

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Jervisbay
Aug 02, 2011 10:14 pm
James65
James65
1 August 2011

Shower tap or flick mixer?

Shower tap or flick mixer?

I'm not entirely sure...in the plans it just says tempered water to bathrooms, i'm assuming it just means the hot water is pre-mixed using a "tempering valve" with cold…

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James65
Aug 01, 2011 8:27 pm
alt0160
alt0160
1 August 2011

Seperate WC floor to ceiling tiles?

Seperate WC floor to ceiling tiles?

A friend of ours has his wc tiled 1/2 height with large tiles > 300 x 600. it looks smashing. I would have loved to go from floor to celing in our powder room and had a…

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alt0160
Aug 01, 2011 11:00 am
Muzz78
Muzz78
9 July 2011

Tiling in/around shower niches

Tiling in/around shower niches

I have worked for a tile company for 16yrs, def use chrome strip it will go with all your other chrome fittings, I'm building a new house and I will be doing all my neiche…

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Muzz78
Jul 09, 2011 9:38 pm
building1
building1
3 July 2011

Polished porcelain tiles in bathroom

Polished porcelain tiles in bathroom

We only moved in on Friday and have polished porcelain in both bathrooms, I was apprehensive (of course after we got them ::wink:: ) but so far so good. My first shower here I…

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building1
Jul 03, 2011 7:24 pm
Rups
Rups
24 June 2011

How high is your splashback?

How high is your splashback?

Hi blue, The tap isn't open fully. The mirror just gets splashed. Like when your hands are wet and you turn it off. Shaking hands before grabbing the towel, washing my…

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Rups
Jun 24, 2011 4:52 pm
Rups
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
19 June 2011

Floor to ceiling tiling and square set

Floor to ceiling tiling and square set
1, 2

I can't tell the difference at all.

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blueblueblue
Jun 19, 2011 8:55 pm
Lex
Lex
19 June 2011

How high is your vanity?

How high is your vanity?

Oh, look at this thread! My answer is in the other "height" thread :D

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Lex
Jun 19, 2011 8:10 pm
Lex
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
19 June 2011

How do you like your tiling to be done?

How do you like your tiling to be done?

Kek and Bam, sorry abother question if You don't mind me asking... With your Tiler working from the centre (both vertically and horizontally) outwards, how did this fit in…

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blueblueblue
Jun 19, 2011 6:58 pm
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
18 June 2011

Floor and wall tile sizes 300 x 300 and 300 x 600

Floor and wall tile sizes 300 x 300 and 300 x 600

blueblueblue - you would think the tiler would know to line the grout lines up. Don't assume they are that smart! We did 300x300 on the floor…

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blueblueblue
Jun 18, 2011 10:56 pm
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kek
Jun 13, 2011 4:25 pm
kek
Annietom
Annietom
11 June 2011

To tile or not to tile behind mirrors

To tile or not to tile behind mirrors

a) I don't think they would waterproof right up behind a mirror, but if they did, putting a mirror or tile over it would not compromise a waterproof membrane anyway. b)…

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Annietom
Jun 11, 2011 10:11 pm
Annietom
ESB
ESB
9 June 2011

sliding door into WC

sliding door into WC

I have one going from the pwd room to the guest bedroom, they are great if you don't want a door to open into a…

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ESB
Jun 09, 2011 8:36 am
ESB
keveenl
keveenl
17 May 2011

Shower and Vanity Basin Dispensers

Shower and Vanity Basin Dispensers

Just keep it clean, noticed ours at work has green stuff in the bottle, got water for a client yesterday, top of water looked oily... yikes.... ::study::

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keveenl
May 17, 2011 3:14 pm
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
14 May 2011

A question for those with 600x600tiles

A question for those with 600x600tiles

For those of you who have 600x600 tiles, do you only have a shower grate? Or do you also have obe in the middle of the bathroom? And if so, would you mind uploading a…

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blueblueblue
May 14, 2011 11:51 pm
arasugp83
arasugp83
6 May 2011

Guest bedroom ensuite questions

Guest bedroom ensuite questions
1, 2

It looks like a solid wall at the bottom of the picture (no window?) if so, why don't you have a wardrobe (600mm would be deep enough) with…

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arasugp83
May 06, 2011 12:04 pm
kb46
kb46
25 April 2011

curved shower enclosure

curved shower enclosure

We put one in our last house. As a corner shower it has heaps more room inside for showering than the ones that have the door at a 45 deg angle. If I had the space for a…

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kb46
Apr 25, 2011 10:10 pm
PHL
PHL
6 April 2011

Shower Head

Shower Head
1, 2

Having tried several "rain" shower heads over the past week (was on holidays, so from hotels and airline lounges), I can say that those shower heads, although they look…

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PHL
Apr 06, 2011 10:25 pm
Pippi
Pippi
31 March 2011

Do you have an undermount sink in your bathroom?

Do you have an undermount sink in your bathroom?

My neighbour recently did her bathroom and she's raved about the undermount sink and how easy it is to keep clean even with three kids using it.

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Pippi
Mar 31, 2011 1:54 pm
Pippi
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
18 March 2011

Spa baths

Spa baths

Hope the builder sorts our the spa pump issues for you dh_builder :(

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blueblueblue
Mar 18, 2011 10:48 am
Rizzo
Rizzo
16 March 2011

A question for those with floor to ceiling tiling

A question for those with floor to ceiling tiling

We do. We have the 3 step cornices and they are put on over the tiles :)

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Rizzo
Mar 16, 2011 10:14 pm

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